Shiny Pokemon Guide: Are There Shinies in Pokemon Snap

This page explains whether or not there are shinies (shiny Pokemon) in New Pokemon Snap (Pokemon Snap 2) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn if there are shiny Pokemon, as well as an explanation on color and gender variations between pokemon!

Are There Shiny Pokemon?

No Confirmed Shiny Pokemon

After hundreds of cumulative hours between our walkthrough staff, there doesn't appear to be any shiny Pokemon that can be found in New Pokemon Snap. We'll make sure to update this page if anything changes, but for now it seems that the only variations in color are ones for Pokemon who already have multiple forms.

Color and Gender Variations are Available

Vivillon's Patterns
Meadow Pattern	Sandstorm Pattern

Some Pokemon, such as Vivillon, have several forms that can be seen when embarking on a research expedition. For example, you can find it in its Meadow Pattern at the Park and its Sandstorm Pattern at the Sands.

Where to Find All Vivillon Wing Patterns

Male and Female Pikachu Comparison
Male Pikachu	Female Pikachu

Likewise, some Pokemon do have slight variations in their appearance according to their gender. One example is Pikachu's gender variation. The female Pikachu has a heart-shape on its tail while the male variant does not have any such pattern.

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Tips and Tricks

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